English–French

“windshield” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁbʁiz/

Example

Il faut changer le pare-brise.

The windshield needs to be replaced.

Illustration for pare-brise (windshield)

How to say “windshield” in French

“Windshield” in French is pare-brise.

A transparent shield at the front of a vehicle, with the road visible through it.

Full entry for pare-brise: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pare-brise

Le pare-brise est fissuré à cause d'un caillou.

The windshield is cracked because of a pebble.

Tips for using pare-brise

  • Pare-brise is masculine, so standard forms are un pare-brise and le pare-brise, although vitre is feminine.

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